Hettich Unveils Revamped Experience Centre in Kolkata

23 Feb 2026 CW Team

The Kolkata centre presents Hettich's comprehensive portfolio of award-winning interior solutions, including advanced German furniture fittings, architectural door hardware, furniture lighting and built-in kitchen appliances. The layouts are designed to deliver a cohesive and immersive customer journey that aligns with the company's vision of future-ready spaces that fuel creativity and design excellence. The facility is intended to serve both consumers and trade professionals seeking practical demonstrations of fittings and integrated interior systems.

In addition to product showcases, Hettich is offering value-added services at the centre, such as free design support and doorstep consultations to provide personalised guidance for unique spaces and requirements. The store has been relocated to PS Maestro, 113 G, Matheswartala Road, Tangra, Kolkata, West Bengal 700046, and the local contact number is 8454055055. The move is intended to strengthen engagement with homeowners, architects and designers in the region through hands-on advisory support.

Hettich is a 138-year-old family-owned German lifestyle brand and one of the world's largest manufacturers of furniture fittings, with a global turnover exceeding 1.5 billion (bn) euros. The company began operations in India at the dawn of the new millennium and is celebrating 25 years of operation in the country under the theme Built to Lead, reflecting its market leadership and strategic focus. The product portfolio and recognitions, including Top 50 India's Best Workplaces in Manufacturing and ET Edge Best Brands awards, are cited by the company as evidence of sustained customer trust and brand equity.

Hettich has launched a revamped Experience Centre in Kolkata, marking an expansion of its lifestyle-driven design presence in eastern India. The inauguration on 17 February 2026 was conducted by Andre Eckholt, Managing Director of Hettich India, SAARC, Middle East and Africa, alongside Saroj Poddar, Chairman of Adventz Group and Hettich India. The relaunch was portrayed by the company as a milestone that brings form, function and innovation together in an immersive engagement space. The Kolkata centre presents Hettich's comprehensive portfolio of award-winning interior solutions, including advanced German furniture fittings, architectural door hardware, furniture lighting and built-in kitchen appliances. The layouts are designed to deliver a cohesive and immersive customer journey that aligns with the company's vision of future-ready spaces that fuel creativity and design excellence. The facility is intended to serve both consumers and trade professionals seeking practical demonstrations of fittings and integrated interior systems. In addition to product showcases, Hettich is offering value-added services at the centre, such as free design support and doorstep consultations to provide personalised guidance for unique spaces and requirements. The store has been relocated to PS Maestro, 113 G, Matheswartala Road, Tangra, Kolkata, West Bengal 700046, and the local contact number is 8454055055. The move is intended to strengthen engagement with homeowners, architects and designers in the region through hands-on advisory support. Hettich is a 138-year-old family-owned German lifestyle brand and one of the world's largest manufacturers of furniture fittings, with a global turnover exceeding 1.5 billion (bn) euros. The company began operations in India at the dawn of the new millennium and is celebrating 25 years of operation in the country under the theme Built to Lead, reflecting its market leadership and strategic focus. The product portfolio and recognitions, including Top 50 India's Best Workplaces in Manufacturing and ET Edge Best Brands awards, are cited by the company as evidence of sustained customer trust and brand equity.

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